NBA – 2nd Round Playoff Picks – Thurs, 15th May

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*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.


OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER @ DENVER NUGGETS

Ball Arena, Denver, CO

West Semifinals – Game 6 (Oklahoma City leads series 3-2)

TEAM & TOTALS TRENDS

  • The Nuggets have covered the +4.5 line in 11 straight vs. OKC at Ball Arena.
  • Denver has won 5 straight as underdogs following a road loss.
  • 6 of Denver’s last 7 home games vs. OKC have gone under 214.5 points.
  • OKC has won the 1st half in 8 of the last 9 meetings vs. Denver.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
OKC 68 14 35-6 33-8
DEN 50 32 26-15 24-17

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
OKC 120.5 107.6 +12.9 228.1
DEN 120.8 116.9 +3.9 237.7

SEASON SERIES

DATE RESULT
GAME 5 OKC 112 @ DEN 105
GAME 4 DEN 87 @ OKC 92
GAME 3 DEN 113 @ OKC 104
GAME 2 OKC 149 @ DEN 106
GAME 1 OKC 119 @ DEN 121
Mar 11, 2025 OKC 127 @ DEN 140
Mar 10, 2025 OKC 127 @ DEN 103
Nov 7, 2024 DEN 124 @ OKC 122
Oct 25, 2024 DEN 87 @ OKC 102

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
OKC UNDER DEN
-4.5 217.5 119-107
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Chet Holmgren has scored the first basket in 2 straight games.
  • Russell Westbrook has made 2+ threes in 5 of Denver’s last 6 home games.
  • Alex Caruso has made 2+ threes in 5 of OKC’s last 6 vs. Denver.
  • Christian Braun has hit 2+ threes in 7 of his last 8 as a home dog.
  • Jalen Williams has 4+ assists in 14 straight road games.
  • Jamal Murray has 6+ assists in 12 of his last 15 home games.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 6+ assists in 7 straight games.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has scored 10+ points in 7 of his last 8 vs. Denver.
  • Jalen Williams has scored 20+ in 9 of his last 10 road games.
  • Aaron Gordon has 15+ points in 4 straight at home.
  • Jamal Murray has 21+ points in 5 of his last 6 Game 6s.
  • Nikola Jokic has 26+ points in 22 of his last 27 home games.
  • SGA has 30+ in 10 of OKC’s last 14 playoff games.
  • Chet Holmgren has 10+ boards in 4 straight road games vs. Denver.
  • Aaron Gordon has 8+ rebounds in 7 straight home games vs. OKC.
  • Michael Porter Jr. has 6+ rebounds in 7 straight home games vs. OKC.
  • Jamal Murray has 4+ boards in 9 straight games.
  • SGA has 6+ rebounds in 3 straight games.

PICK – OKLAHOMA CITY -4.5